When tropical storm season hits Florida—typically from June through November—most people think about boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies. But there’s another area that deserves attention before the storm arrives: your lawn and landscape.
While Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control doesn’t offer tree trimming or landscape services directly, we do know that preparation can significantly reduce storm damage—and our lawn and pest experts are ready to help your yard and home bounce back once the skies clear.
Here’s how to get your lawn, trees, and landscape ready to weather the storm season.
🌧 1. Check and Improve Lawn Drainage
One of the biggest threats during a tropical storm is excessive rainfall, which can lead to standing water, root rot, soil erosion, and pest problems.
✅ What You Can Do:
Inspect your yard for low spots where water collects.
Grade soil away from your home’s foundation to improve runoff.
Keep gutters and downspouts clear so water doesn’t pool near your lawn or garden beds.
✅ Pro Tip:
Add a rain garden or use permeable landscaping materials (like gravel or mulch) to help absorb heavy rainfall and reduce runoff.
💡 Post-Storm Help:
Saturated lawns are breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests. Evergreen’s also offers mosquito control for after the storm passes.
🌳 2. Trim Trees and Shrubs
Fallen limbs are one of the top causes of landscape and property damage during storms. Weak branches can snap off in high winds, and overgrown trees close to your home can damage your roof or siding.
✅ What You Can Do:
Trim dead, weak, or hanging branches well before storm season.
Remove trees that are diseased or structurally unsound.
Cut back branches hanging over driveways, roofs, or power lines (consult a professional for high-risk areas).
✅ Bonus Tip:
Shrubs should be thinned out and pruned to allow air circulation. Dense foliage traps wind, which increases the chance of uprooting.
💡 After the Storm:
Debris can suffocate your lawn and lead to patchy growth. Evergreen offers custom lawn care programs to help restore grass health once your yard is cleaned up.
🧹 3. Secure and Clear Outdoor Items
It’s not just trees that can cause damage—unsecured patio furniture, plant pots, garden décor, and even playsets can become dangerous projectiles in high winds.
✅ What You Can Do:
Store small or lightweight items in a garage or shed.
Tie down or anchor larger objects like grills, benches, and planters.
Remove anything near trees or fences that could cause secondary damage.
Taking a few minutes to clear your yard before a storm can save you major headaches after.
🍂 4. Clean Up Loose Debris and Yard Waste
Twigs, leaves, and palm fronds are common in Florida yards—but if left uncollected, they can clog storm drains, cause localized flooding, or create pest-friendly hiding spots.
✅ What You Can Do:
Rake leaves and bag up yard waste before heavy rain.
Don’t leave mulch piles or compost bins uncovered.
Keep ditches, swales, and drains clear of debris.
💡 Why It Matters:
After storms, that debris becomes the perfect cover for fire ants, ticks, roaches, and other pests to settle in. Evergreen’s pest control programs help protect your home and lawn from storm-triggered infestations.
🪴 5. Prepare Garden Beds and Flowering Plants
Landscaped gardens can be especially vulnerable to high winds and heavy rain. You can’t stop the storm—but you can reduce the damage.
✅ What You Can Do:
Add a layer of mulch to prevent soil erosion and help roots retain moisture post-storm.
Use wind barriers like mesh or burlap for young or fragile plants.
Support tall plants with stakes or cages.
✅ Container Plants?
Bring them inside or move them into a garage during the storm. Even large pots can tip over or break in strong wind gusts.
🌿 6. Avoid Fertilizing Right Before a Storm
Fertilizer might seem like a good prep strategy, but applying it too close to a storm can backfire.
❌ Here’s Why:
Heavy rain will wash away fertilizer, wasting your money and polluting local waterways. Plus, there is a summer fertilizer ban in many Florida counties. Learn more from our recent blog.
A nutrient surge right before root damage (from waterlogging or uprooting) can stress your plants even more.
✅ Instead:
Focus on building strong root systems well before storm season with the help of Evergreen’s seasonal lawn fertilization programs. Healthy, well-fed grass is better equipped to recover from stress.
🐜 7. Expect a Pest Surge After the Storm
Storms don’t just damage your landscape—they often drive pests into your home or yard. Standing water, downed trees, and soaked soil create ideal environments for pest infestations. Evergreen’s pest control services are designed to target post-storm infestations and help restore peace to your property including:
🛠 How Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control Can Help After the Storm
While we don’t trim trees or remove storm debris, Evergreen is here to help rebuild and protect your lawn and landscape after the weather clears.
Here’s how we support Florida homeowners post-storm:
✅ Lawn Recovery Services
Our lawn care team provides fertilization, aeration, and weed control programs tailored to lawns stressed by water, wind, and debris.
✅ Pest & Mosquito Control
Storms bring pests—and we bring pest control = peace of mind. Whether you’re dealing with fire ants or mosquitoes in the yard or roaches indoors, we’ve got it handled.
🔗 Pest Control Services »
🔗 Mosquito Control Services »
✅ Eco-Friendly, Gentle Family Products
We use products that are gentle for kids, pets, and pollinators—even after storms.
Final Thought: A Little Prep Goes a Long Way
Tropical storms are a part of life in Florida—but lawn damage doesn’t have to be. With a little planning, you can protect your landscape, minimize recovery time, and avoid serious pest problems.
🌿 Need help bringing your lawn back to life after a storm?
Reach out to the professionals at Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control for a free quote and customized recovery plan. We’ve been helping Central and South Florida homeowners since 1991—and we’re here when you need us. Contact Evergreen Today
Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control
Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control offers full-service solutions for your lawn, pest, termite, and insulation needs, making us your one-stop shop for a healthy and pest-free environment. We serve Central and South Florida including Apopka, Oakland Park and surrounding Florida homes.
